Julie is a high school teacher. On the same day she is due to give her students their final exam, her two children become sick. She doesn't know if she should stay home with her children or leave them with a sitter, so she can administer the exam. Which of these is Julie experiencing?
A. role stress
B. role conflict
C. status overload
D. status stress
Answer: B
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